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USS Emmons Association DD457 DMS22 - Lieutenant John J. Griffin Jr. Memorial Scholarship

$2,500 Two awards

  • DeadlineMay 31st
  • StateNationwide
  • BranchesNavy

About this scholarship

Applications for the scholarships are available annually to: 1) Direct, lineal descendants of one who served aboard the USS Emmons, and 2) Direct, lineal descendants of a sibling of any childless crew member who lost his life as a result of the April 6, 1945 attack at Okinawa.

Details

Award
$2,500 Two awards
Deadline
May 31st
Application opens
December
State
Nationwide
Branches
Navy
Status of service member
Veteran, Deceased/KIA
Relation to service member
Great-Grandchild, Grandchild
Affiliation
USS Emmons, or April 6 1945 attack at Okinawa
Requirements
Transcript, proof of enrollment or acceptance, birth certificate, family tree, two letters of reference, short essay

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